Kirsten Sibilia, Managing Partner of Dattner Architects, discusses the evolution of a firm committed to civic justice and the public realm. We explore her journey from product design to leadership, the firm's transition to a woman-owned business and how empowering the next generation of leaders shapes a better urban environment.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

04:06 Kirsten’s early entrepreneurial roots and her lifelong drive to live in New York.

04:46 How a liberal arts background and product design education shaped Kirsten's approach to architecture.

06:09 Translating direct sales and design experience into a strategic business leadership role.

08:05 Defining project success through positive civic, environmental and financial outcomes.

10:32 Expanding geographic reach while maintaining a commitment to transit-oriented development and public spaces.

14:16 Richard Dattner's legacy and the firm’s progressive transition to majority women ownership.

19:43 Identifying and developing the next generation of entrepreneurial, big-picture thinkers.

21:06 The value of seeking professional leadership and learning opportunities outside of your firm.

26:02 Delivering dignity and respect through the thoughtful design of essential architecture, like women's shelters.

Resources Mentioned:

Kirsten Sibilia

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstensibilia/

Dattner Architects | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/dattner-architects/

Dattner Architects | Website

https://www.dattner.com/

New York Building Congress Foundation

https://buildingcongress.com/new-york-building-foundation/

Project Renewal

https://www.projectrenewal.org

“10 Birds That Changed the World” by Stephen Moss

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1541604466

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